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1. A person commits the offense of unlawful possession of an explosive weapon if he or she has any explosive weapon in his or her possession and:
(1) He or she has pled guilty to or has been convicted of a dangerous felony, as defined in section 556.061, or of an attempt to commit a dangerous felony, or of an offense under the laws of any state or of the United States which, if committed within this state, would be a dangerous felony, or confined therefor in this state or elsewhere during the five-year period immediately preceding the date of such possession; or
(2) He or she is a fugitive from justice, is habitually in an intoxicated or drugged condition, or is currently adjudged mentally incompetent.
2. Unlawful possession of an explosive weapon is a class D felony.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXXVIII. Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders § 571.072. Unlawful possession of an explosive weapon, offense of--penalty - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders/mo-rev-st-571-072/
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